1.5-Hour Hilton Head Island Daytime : Dolphin Boat Tour

Product ID: 61508

Supplied by: Dolphin & Nature Tour

Join our 1.5-hour narrated dolphin and nature tour on Broad Creek to see marine life, shorebirds, and waterfront homes. Explore parts of Hilton Head Island only visible by water, fun for all ages.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Offered languages: English

Overview

Encounter Dolphins in Their Natural Habitat!
Cruise Hilton Head Island with us and encounter wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in their natural habitat. We guarantee you will see dolphins on each trip or you will be offered a free ride at a later date. We Cruise down beautiful Broad Creek to watch dolphins, osprey, egret, pelicans and a variety of additional shorebirds and marine life on our Hilton Head Island eco tour. Fun for ALL ages! You will love our dolphin boat tours!

This 90-minute cruise typically includes beautiful views of Broad Creek and many waterfront homes.

Some possible attractions are Long Cove, Wexford, Spanish Wells Plantations, Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island and Tybee Island. One of the ways we keep our trips exciting is that every trip is a little different. Our goal is to find you the beautiful dolphins and depending on where the dolphins are determines what amazing sights you will see! Our experienced Captains and crew narrate the tours.

Regular sightings of marine wild life may include: Osprey, Sea Turtles, Herons, Egrets, Pelicans, Cormorants, Oyster Catchers, Bald Eagles, and of course the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. If you are a bird or nature lover, this is the tour for you!

Once onboard our dolphin tour, we will get under way in Broad Creek and watch for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. They live in Broad Creek year round so we see them at the dock every day, sometimes before we leave for the cruise. We encourage the passengers to keep a sharp watch for them as dolphins can hold their breath for as long as 5 minutes.

Once we find them, we cruise with them for as long as the passengers require to capture photos, ask questions, and to encounter the dolphins. Next, we will continue down Broad Creek toward Calibogue Sound. You will see beautiful homes in Long Cove, Wexford (Lock System) and Spanish Wells Plantations. This is one of the highlights of the trip. These are famous gated communities that make Hilton Head what it is today.

Normally we will arrive in Calibogue Sound about half way through the trip. There we will see the Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island, the Atlantic Ocean, and on a clear day, Tybee Island and the Savannah River bridge (8 miles). Our experienced captains narrate these trips.

Highlights

1-1/2 hour narrated adventure down Broad Creek
Opportunities to see dolphins and marine life
Countless varieties of shorebirds
Offers a chance to see parts of Hilton Head Island only visible by water
Children are more than welcome!
We have a discounted price for children ages 2-11.
Children under 2 can come for free.

What's included

Experience narrator
Snack bar on board with soft drinks and other various snacks.

Additional Information

Gratuity: Tips for the crew members are optional but greatly appreciated! Our crew works hard to make your cruise enjoyable.
Wheelchair Access (We offer wheelchair access on our dolphin tours. )

Present confirmation # at check in. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

Suitable for all ages!
Small handheld coolers allowed – no glass containers.

Know before you go

Frequently Asked Questions:

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Dress appropriately for the weather, as it can be 10 degrees cooler on the water. All boats are covered. Cameras and videos are welcome.

You may bring your own food and beverages, but we have drinks and snacks available for purchase. We stay in protected water and never go more than 1000 ft. from shore. We don’t stop, but our guide or captain can point you in the right direction to explore the areas we pass.

The Island Queen has a restroom on board, and the SS Pelican recommends using the dock's restroom before the trip. Bring any items you like, but please keep large items to a minimum. We provide life jackets and ensure your safety.

Our tour ends at the same pier from which it departed. We never feed or touch the dolphins, as this is illegal and harmful to them. Dogs are not allowed on board except for service dogs. Private charters may allow leashed dogs with prior notification.